Grilled Spiced Chicken with Crunchy Apple Salad

Whole chickens aren't just for oven-roasting — this grilled version makes a delicious summer dinner without heating up the kitchen.

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Ingredients

Yields:
4
servings

Cal/Serv:
379

2 tbsp.
paprika

2 tsp.
ground coriander

1 tsp.
ground ginger

1/4 tsp.
cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp.
ground cumin

Kosher salt

pepper

4 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp.
olive oil

1
chicken

1 tsp.
Honey

2
crisp red apples (such as Braeburn or Fuji)

2
stalk celery

3
scallions

6 c.
torn lettuce

Directions

Prep Time:
0:20

Total Time:
0:30

Heat the grill to medium-low. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, coriander, ginger, cayenne, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.

Place the chicken on the grill bone-side down and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn and cook, covered, until the chicken is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces.

While the chicken is cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the honey, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the apples, celery, and scallions and toss to coat. Fold in the lettuce and serve with the chicken.

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